Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Madagascar
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Song-of-India
काली मिर्च
In German
Song-of-India
Pfeffer
In French
Song- of- Inde
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Song of India :
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Black pepper
Season and care of Song-of-India and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Song-of-India and Black pepper Physical Information
Song-of-India and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Song-of-India and Black pepper are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Song-of-India and Black pepper
Care of Song-of-India and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.